Red Oni, Blue Oni: Difference between revisions

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Their personalities usually run roughly along the following lines:

The '''Red Oni''' is associated with [[Hot Blooded|passion, wildness, and defiance]]. A red oni character is often more brawny than brainy, extroverted, enthusiastic, determined, and filled with a zest for life. He is also much more likely to break conventions and rules than his counterpart. Often an [[Idiot Hero]] or, in more mature pieces, a [[Boisterous Bruiser]]. If a red oni is indeed noticeably intelligent, he will still be much more emotional than the blue oni and/or with less sophisticated thoughts, feelings, or goals. When a villain, the red oni is often a [[Blood Knight]]. Generally speaking, they're more people-oriented than goal-oriented. They may or may not shrug off criticism about themselves or their aims and goals, but say or do something nasty to their [[True Companions|closest friends]] and you've just guaranteed yourself [[Roaring Rampage of Revenge|a world of pain]]. Likely candidate for [[The McCoy]]. In terms of character alignment, the red oni tends towards chaotic though this isn't always the case.

The '''Red Oni''' is associated with [[Hot-Blooded|passion, wildness, and defiance]]. A red oni character is often more brawny than brainy, extroverted, enthusiastic, determined, and filled with a zest for life. He is also much more likely to break conventions and rules than his counterpart. Often an [[Idiot Hero]] or, in more mature pieces, a [[Boisterous Bruiser]]. If a red oni is indeed noticeably intelligent, he will still be much more emotional than the blue oni and/or with less sophisticated thoughts, feelings, or goals. When a villain, the red oni is often a [[Blood Knight]]. Generally speaking, they're more people-oriented than goal-oriented. They may or may not shrug off criticism about themselves or their aims and goals, but say or do something nasty to their [[True Companions|closest friends]] and you've just guaranteed yourself [[Roaring Rampage of Revenge|a world of pain]]. Likely candidate for [[The McCoy]]. In terms of character alignment, the red oni tends towards chaotic though this isn't always the case.

The '''Blue Oni''' is an opposite in most ways -- more intellectual, proud, traditional, introverted, and cultured (sometimes more spiritual, although that's not guaranteed). Blue oni personalities are often respected by others, but also likely to puzzle or confound their peers because they are difficult to read and have a mysterious quality to them. Personality subtypes include [[The Stoic]], [[The Spock]], [[The Quiet One]], and the ever popular [[Aloof Big Brother]]. It's worth noting that while blue types ''appear'' tremendously calm and composed, sometimes, this is just the surface, and scratching that facade may show that they are, if anything, wound '''far''' too tight beneath their calm and unemotional appearance. Villainous blue oni tend to be extremely ruthless, ready to do or sacrifice anything (and often anyone) to accomplish their goals. See [[Knight Templar]] and [[Well-Intentioned Extremist]]. Likely candidate for [[The Spock]]. In terms of character alignment, the blue oni tends towards lawful though this isn't always the case.

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The name comes from traditional Japanese folklore where [[Youkai|Oni]] (think troll/ogre) usually came in two flavors, a red and a blue. Over time, it's gotten popular to ascribe different qualities and personalities to the two colors. (Think the high-strung Type A personality and the easy-going Type B personality.)

In a show where it's relevant, differences in fighting style may be something like [[Technician Versus Performer]]. For example, a red may rush headlong into combat without focus or a plan, while the blue may use cunning traps and strategies, or tend to win in elegant [[Single Stroke Battle]] fashion, or rely on hitting a target with magical powers from a distance instead of running up to their opponent and punching them in the face.

In a show where it's relevant, differences in fighting style may be something like [[Technician Versus Performer]]. For example, a red may rush headlong into combat without focus or a plan, while the blue may use cunning traps and strategies, or tend to win in elegant [[Single-Stroke Battle]] fashion, or rely on hitting a target with magical powers from a distance instead of running up to their opponent and punching them in the face.

Compare [[Outside Man Inside Man]], [[Odd Couple]], [[Cast Calculus]] (for the evolution of the Red/Blue dynamic through various numbers of ensembles), [[Tomboy and Girly Girl]], [[Sensitive Guy and Manly Man]], and [[Order Versus Chaos]]. See also [[Pink Girl, Blue Boy]], [[Action Duo]]. Often forms the sidekick section of a [[Terrible Trio]] or [[Three Amigos]]. If the contrast in personalities between the two actually brings them to blows, you probably have a [[Tiger Versus Dragon]] situation.

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